On location – Toowoomba region, AU

ON LOCATION

Toowoomba region (including Crows Nest and Withcott), Queensland, Australia

Where are we?

Located just over 100km inland from Brisbane is Queensland’s largest inland city, Toowoomba, a major centre for the Darling DownsToowoomba region.

Driving through the tree-lined streets of the regional centre, you find a charming mix of old colonials and beautiful natural gardens with all the modern facilities of a major city.

Keep heading north-east along the New England Highway for approximately 40 kilometres and you will find the laid back town of Crows Nest.

Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport is the gateway airport to a region that covers a vast expanse, including the welcoming town of Withcott located approximately ten kilometres east of the Toowoomba CBD at the bottom of the range.

Lifestyle

The Toowoomba region boasts a wonderful and relaxed lifestyle. The city of Toowoomba is very much a family-friendly city, with plenty of schools, parks and year-round events. For a quieter lifestyle, Withcott has a strong community spirit often lost in more populous areas. With blocks no less than 3/4 acre, Withcott offers residents a quiet country lifestyle on Toowoomba’s doorstep. Outdoor living, country air and friendly neighbours make for a relaxed Crows Nest lifestyle. From exploring stunning national parks and waterfalls, fishing and camping to relaxing in town at the local cafes and pub, there’s always something to do in Crows Nest.

Market

The Toowoomba region has undergone huge growth over the last decade, with major infrastructure and construction making a big impact in recent years. The Toowoomba bypass, which is near completion, has steadily brought buyer interest in purchasing in the region, particularly in Withcott, with average house prices increasing to $430K. Median house prices are currently sitting around $375K in central Toowoomba upward to $500K in Highfields. There has been steady interest in Crows Nest, with plenty of enquiry and excellent rental return for investors. Town blocks average between $250K and upwards of $350K, with acreage starting from around $450K. While there has been a general slowness to the market, acreage has been less affected by the downturn. But while prices are holding, activity is down.

Things to do

There are many beautiful places to visit in the Toowoomba region. Withcott’s Leigh Hair (RE/MAX Local Specialists), Toowoomba’s Daniel Burrett (RE/MAX Success) and RE/MAX Country’s Kevin Perry of Crows Nest suggest visitors experience the best of the region by enjoying:

• A country drive through the Lockyer Valley, stopping at the Withcott

Hotel for lunch, before continuing up the range enjoying views of the countryside.

• Time spent at the top of the range, where Picnic Point lookout in

Toowoomba sits 700m above sea level and offers stunning views east of the city toward Brisbane.

• Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers, which is a must when visiting the region in spring.

• A leisurely day-trip to Crows Nest, stopping at any of the beautiful wineries along the way.